Big Rig Axle Spring Perches

Hey Guys. I have a nice little project in store for today. I'm welding new spring perches onto a new axle housing as a copy of the one on the Thumbnail pic. I have some Weld footage that gives a good look at the weld pattern used to glue these parts together. So sit back, grab the popcorn and enjoy.

[@rogermacdearmid4380]

Filler and paint makes a welder what he ain’t!

[@abitoffcenter383]

Well as far as the internet inspectors go. They remind me a lot of the sales folks at the parts house. There's a reason they're selling parts. Most of the time it's because they didn't or couldn't make it as a mechanic. The mechanic I apprenticed under told me that many MANY years ago. Wouldn't ya know it, it's proven to be true again and again. So I wouldn't take the internet inspectors to seriously. Amazing work as always!! Although no cutting torch work in this video. You have the best torch work I've ever seen, by far!! Thank You Sir for bringing us along. It's greatly appreciated!! Have a good one and be safe out there!

[@OzarksWildman]

Personal story watching this channel… Dad ran equipment building roads in Texas, tearing up exactly what he fixes here. He got cancer and I brought him home to take care of him. Anyway, he asked me everyday what IC Weld had uploaded and we watched every damn video. It’s good stuff man, people just love learning how to fix old tractors and things. It means a lot to some folks.

[@ICWeld]

Oh man. I really appreciate hearing that. I am glad he was able to enjoy the videos. Thank you for the comment and support. 😊😊👍

[@moparlarsson]

KZbin is soo full of shit!! The thing is to find channels like Isacs and appreciate the quality of craftmanship! Upthumb , Like!

[@samtaylor5306]

Yes ,old men know an honest man and a great welder .

[@peetky8645]

nice

[@giggiddy]

Ozark- Sounds like you and your dad shared some special times. Good for you bringing him home to care for him. Nobody can take those memories from you my friend. I lost my dad a couple years ago and its only memories like you described that allow me to get out of bed sometimes. Cheers brother, to our pops'!

[@AdamsAdams-fc1ld]

I love it, “internet inspectors”

[@pinwizz69]

Anyone who negatively comments on your welding abilities and welds obviously has zero professional welding experience backing their motormouths.motor mouths. I was a OJT then collage trained Ironworked union welder for almost 3 years before I went off to Coast Guard boot camp and I've yet to see you make a mistake on any of your vids. A minor amount of paint is absolutely not cause an issue on a weld as long as the welder is in the proper settings and the correct wire or stick is used. I enjoy watching your vids. They bring back pleasant memories of my time welding with a great bunch of guys.

[@handihal5753]

That's the best camera shot I've seen of a welder laying down a bead... You could see ever little movement you made. Thanks to the attention to detail you made sitting up the camera position. I always make sure you get a thumbs up!!

[@charleswilson577]

You can tell if the machine is set correctly by the sound. Love that mig bug.

[@peanutsmith1462]

You killed me with the internet inspector’s 😆

[@tomkemp7566]

"Internet Inspectors" 🤣 Love your work 👍

[@ihdieselman]

Don't worry about the internet critics. Most of them can't run a bead half as good as yours. They just want to tell you how to do it based on what they learned on some other KZbin video.

[@darrellroeters4951]

Good looking welds. You’re hired.

[@zachdidow2441]

It is always humbling just how much knowledge fellas like you have amassed over the years. I truly love your videos.

[@terrylewis1363]

Yes it is humbling how much he does know. And how skilled he is. He really is one of the best. The sad thing is they pay him and those who have those skills a tenth of what they are really worth.

[@rockerpat1085]

Yet there is No Doctrine for Guys Who Learn How To Fix Thing's!!!! It's a Shame Academia Does Recognize Self Learned Skills!!!!!

[@giggiddy]

@@terrylewis1363 They make a very comfortable six figure living. Not saying he doesn't work for it but they make good money.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Isaac😊 nice job, they ain't falling off that's for sure, neat welds. Thanks for the video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Nothing a little paint can’t fix🤣🤣. Great job!! Looking forward to watching a new video.

[@donaldross1077]

My father started his welding career off working in the shipyards Bremerton, Washington. After WW11 you took what work was available. If I remember correctly the decks of the aircraft carrier was somewhere between 2.5 and 4.0 inches thick. They heated the deck plates up and you would "burn rod" all day long. Each welder had a "fire watch" it was their job to keep you from running out of rod, and of course put the fire out if you were on fire. Dad moved up to Boiler welder. As a machinist and welder, he did whatever they needed. If you ever wondered "who" designed the air hose couplers that had the ball bearing and spring in them, that was my father. They had air hose couplers, but if they came loose, they would beat you to death before they got the air turned off. When {Government Contract} they reviewed his invention. They told him it would restrict air flow too much. Less than a year later they were installing them on every air hose on the base! My father knew who invented it, he did. At 94 years old this old machinist and welder passed away 5 years ago. I enjoy watching your videos because just like Delmer Ross you do a lot more than welding. When "Dad" passed away he had more than 9 welders, no auto-darkening for him.

[@ICWeld]

Wow. that was incredible. I think I would have liked your dad. very cool story. thanks for sharing.

[@garybaughman7099]

Another great video Isaac!

[@alasdairmunro1953]

Nice job Isaac!

[@jimlong527]

I love the comment “Internet Inspectors”. There is always someone out there that will alway type what is on their mind.

[@lancetucker4518]

Hello from Alabama love to watch your videos

[@russellgilson4072]

Internet inspectors, Issac you got a good sense of humor! Good to see the Miller Equipment in the shop, sent twenty years with Miller.

[@BouncingBaller]

You know you've reached KZbin fame when the internet inspectors critique your work. Another great job that will last a very long time.

[@yvesf5355]

Great Job Isaac ,you know what I like the Most about your Video is ,you never try to sell product ,and never complain about the Job your going to do next ,you always give 110 % every time and and take great pride in your Work ,always looking forward to your next Videos thank you Sir .

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that but wait until you see my next video.

[@breakingtoast2255]

great work as usual

[@michaelsedway9703]

Purchased the Ellis band saw one size down from what you have. I love it.

[@wagon9082]

Nice work

[@markwilson9760]

Nice easy job for you

[@adamstripp39]

Gotta love metal core wire. Great video 👍

[@bataviawillem1]

Awesome welds really hot without undercutting.

[@dennisisaac746]

Think stick was the best choice internet judge

[@williamparry9314]

It quite hypnotic watching you lay the bead, nice work as always.

[@madsmycrotch6889]

Love ur videos.

[@terrminatoragain461]

Very impressive Isaac, I am envious of the work you do every day and am really impressed with your quality 👍👍

[@hddm3]

Oh man them welds are gona warp that housing! Hahahahahhahab

[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

I saw that smoke going back into the weld and knew what you did

[@paulrichards6201]

Isaac,it’s soo good to watch a skilled welder weld with mig as you do with stick😀 Can see how a stick welding is your preference 🤔 Incredible craftsmanship 👍thanks

[@advancednutritioninc908]

As always - you take the time to do it right!! The way you ground each attachment plate and the axle to fit flat with each other!! I like how you said - It's not falling off!! Knowing how many blows with a 20 pound sledge it would take to even move one of those plates!! Your welds are always beautiful and most of all STRONG!! Thanks for showing us how to do things the right way!

[@erichoff7926]

A can of black paint covers a multitude of sins! Great welding as always.

[@kelleycarter5648]

old fella with a family history of being hard on things tore the torque rod holder on er right off the rear end stuck it back on ready to go nexed morning as you would say man o man !!😉

[@Badgermatt-nc5nr]

I don't know Isaac, I think I would have done it with my 110V home depot welder on heat C and feed 4!! LOL Great work as usual, pay no attention to the internet welding inspectors, there are plenty of us who know a true craftsman when we see it, and we see it every time we watch you work.

[@peetky8645]

JB weld

[@francodeiuliis1562]

Awesome job bud love your vids

[@vegasfordguy]

Your welding is awesome and you make it look so easy. Love your videos! I usually don't comment, but I always do give a thumbs up!

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that!

[@jimw6991]

@@ICWeld I am guessing someone is shooting thru an auto darkening helmet? I can see a little, but not enough to know where you are on the workpiece. What's the secret to seeing what you are doing?

[@mfc4591]

Somehow, I think its not going to fall off! Paint is only there to hide a multitude of sins ! That must have been a hot job.

[@billforrest4205]

A nice easy number to make up for all the times you've been gouging and piecing things together for a change 👍

[@ICWeld]

Very true!

[@jeffo881]

thanks for sharing

[@longlowdog]

The Ice Man knocks another out of the park. Regards from Scotland.

[@brentsmith5647]

Brilliant video thank u 😍😀😀😀😀😀👌👌👌👌👌👀👀👀👀👀👀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesbolton4865]

Good stuff. You are definitely a master of the craft.

[@jimzivny1554]

"A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't " 😂 Good video, nice setup on the stands. Thanks for sharing

[@localcrew]

This welding inspector says “Passed!”

[@georgewadejr5474]

The KZbin welding inspectors. That had my crying 😂🦤

[@bubbagreensmith7174]

Isaac, I worked with a man with abilities similar to yours. He could weld underwater, huge gas supply lines, you name it! I appreciate your ability and your humble spirit about it. He taught me how to weld some. I could never achieve his or your level of excellence but I tried. Great job I always learn something from you! Thanks 😊

[@akabruno1]

I love to watch an expert tradesman at work !

[@dieseltruck5074]

I learn a new tip or method from every video. Thank you.

[@kasperhauser3731]

As always. Learning from your videos. Thank you.

[@PrairieMechanic]

Good man wiping off the serial number plate after painting. I seen the paint hit it and as a mechanic I thought “nooooo” but then realized that you are better than that! Good work

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Nice up close welding viewing with the camera!

[@twlyons1]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Revers video LOL-knew something was up ?? , 5 stars

[@christopherklosowski8213]

I would like to see the internet inspectors lay down a bead as pretty as yours lol. Good job I C keep them coming.

[@jimgarrett7078]

Love it!!!!!

[@MrRander7769]

Have welded for 50 years and only wish I could weld like that.

[@kirkpowell6161]

Another great video, thanks for taking the time to produce it!

[@CustomFab]

Your more confident than me; I normally make a overly engineered jig off the pumpkin. Nice work as always 👏

[@marcocanchola7880]

That welding sound is music to my ears,

[@ROADKILL4147]

nice job :)

[@jeffm2448]

His welds are like art to me....

[@Dmenbiker]

Nice fit-up Isaac....And, you always give great explanations....

[@michelfares3473]

cool to see

[@mccallsensei3293]

Yes I saw your trick photography. Hahaha.

[@jameskim62]

ALWAYS GREAT WELDING and ENGINEERING !!!!!!!! ~~~~~~~

[@jonathanclendenin3604]

I love your videos. I am about to graduate for Welding Technology. I enjoy watching a true master at our trade work. An try to learn from your videos so that I may become a better welder.

[@Katya5cat]

Love watching. I always had to crawl under the truck to do all that. Keeping the airlines from melting was a big problem. Burned many a hole in my shorts.

[@waynepollard6879]

Oh ! look , he's unwelding ! Nice work , as usual !

[@scarface-39]

Nice job!!👍🇺🇸

[@petessite]

your always gunna be better than factory , you look at the problem & take into account the stresses & loads in which the part will undertake , factory boys just weld & thats about it !!! watching you working is equally as good as watching your videos !! , well done IC regards from a big fan of yours , from the UK

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate that!

[@peterarmstrong8613]

This is my favourite welding program. Thank you Isaac.

[@mikev7987]

Back when I was at MHC, we had a guy called the axle dr. Awesome guy, he’d travel from WY to CO, NM, NE, etc I’m a little sprinter and he specialized in arcing the spindles off and welding new ones on to the housings while it was still on the truck. Guy did amazing work, and I’m guessing it was pretty lucrative given the distances we’d call him for some quick work.

[@ICWeld]

Yup, ive heard of those guys. not sure why they didnt go that route.

[@mikev7987]

@@ICWeld because they’ve seen your work 🤠

[@lorka42]

Thank you for coining the term "Bearing surface nazis." I appreciates you.

[@ICWeld]

I was second guessing if I should have left the phrase in there during the editing. I didn't realize I let that slip while filming. I couldn't go back to reshoot that section of video.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[@lorka42]

@@ICWeld never second guess yourself, that way lies madness :D

[@mikejenkins9135]

Impressive watching your welding skills most definitely years of experience a man that takes pride in his work takes pride in himself nice

[@gracewthomas]

Love watching you work , please more videos , Alan Thomas

[@yt66228]

Another great job, Practice practice practice!

[@MrRebar15]

*I C Weld* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. God Bless.

[@davidmunro1469]

Man that big mig welder puts down a lot of metal in a short time. My little lincoln flux core mig is jealouse. HA HA HA.

[@iceman9549]

Awesome welding!, I love watching your videos 👍👍

[@ICWeld]

Awesome, thank you!

[@milotorres6894]

@@ICWeld I've used your technique with success , are the pieces drop forged , panhard mount reason for preheating them for malleable reaction welding them up... ,?,👍✌️💪💎🙏😔

[@TechOne7671]

Modest as ever Isaac.

[@chotuusian4127]

Good work

[@pdmustgtd1013]

Back in 2000 when Spicer switched from bolt on rear cover to welded on cover for Peterbilt air leaf suspension. They all cracked at the top, had to grind crack out, weld it and put support plate for tracking rod mount on top of housing. Spicer never had us pre-heat housing but it was also still in chassis and with everything still in housing. Never drained oil out either per Spicer you wasn't going to get paid for it

[@fjr2go]

As certified internet inspector you get a nine out of ten. Since you decided to mess with me halfway through the video I decided to detracted 1 point. :)

[@ICWeld]

haha😁😁👌

[@johnparkerthegimpygardener]

Love your humility .

[@markharper4166]

The high tech special effects was a great treat. Don't drop the torch and run off to Hollywood though.

[@Smartzenegger]

I saw weld... for sure.

[@rudysaldivar4228]

Hey Isaac. Beautiful job as always. I’d like to share something with you. I’ve been a custom furniture manufacturer for a little over 23 years. 10 years into my journey I made some pieces for a very nice couple. The wife was dying from mesothelioma. She asked me to please wear a respirator EVERY time a sanded or used a grinder. Something I’d never done. Like you I was very safety oriented. Obsessively so. But I never took care of my lungs. I promised her that I would and to be honest, she saved my life. To this day my oxygenation level never gets above 94%. But I can assure you, had I not made the promise to this lovely lady, I’d be on a ventilator or worse. I’d think of her every time I’d grab my sander and my conscience would make me take the time to look for the mask that I thought was inconsequential. Brother, please take care of those lungs. One more tip. Your skillet should allow you to charge more for your work. With that extra money, please think about a hood system for your workshop. Tons of heavy metals and carcinogens in weld fumes. I’m sure you know.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

I have watched from the beginning of your channel and man you have really improved the camera angles and video quality!!! Bravo sir exceptional work.

[@generaldisarray]

Excellent work!! As always.

[@matthewweisbrod9766]

You make it look easy! Good job!

[@rclc93]

Thanks for showing!

[@bentaylor8342]

As always, excellence out the door!

[@hfraat25]

Always like watching these videos. Very good to see different processes.

[@delmabooth2033]

We watch every day, like to see the beautiful welding and all the thought that you put into the job

[@tylerhensley2312]

I ran pallets and pallets of wire at a shop I worked at and we pretty much always pushed not pulled, can't complain with results like that! Thank you for sharing!

[@dogpotter]

Thanks for sharing this video. It was very interesting